Replacing a failed system in South Redlands or building on land out toward the canyons? Septic installation in Redlands means working with older parcels, established trees, and requirements that have tightened a lot since the original systems went in.
Many Redlands replacements are upgrades by necessity. The old 750-gallon tank no longer meets code, or the original leach field has reached the end of its life. We plan the replacement to current code and build it with our own crews and equipment. Outside licensed engineers stamp the plans when the county requires it. Where lots are tight or soils drain slowly, we build seepage pits or other systems that fit the property instead of forcing a standard layout where it won't work.
Signs Your Redlands System Needs Replacing
- Sewage surfacing in the yard even after pumping
- A leach field that stays soggy no matter how little water you use
- An original tank that's too small for the house as it is now
- Repeated backups that repairs haven't fixed
- Roots that have broken into the tank or lines more than once
Why does my Redlands home need a bigger tank than it has now?
The rules changed. Many older Redlands homes were built with smaller tanks than current code allows, and a replacement system has to meet today's sizing, which is based mostly on the number of bedrooms. If you're replacing, expect the new tank to be sized to the house as it is now.
What happens to the old septic tank?
It's abandoned the way the rules require. That generally means pumping it out and then removing it or filling it so it can't collapse later. We handle that as part of the replacement.
Can you work around mature trees on my property?
Usually. We lay out the system to stay clear of large trees where we can, since roots are one of the main reasons older Redlands systems fail. Sometimes that means a different tank location, or a seepage pit instead of leach lines.
Who issues septic permits in Redlands?
It's the county or city, depending on where the property is. Unincorporated areas around Redlands go through San Bernardino County Environmental Health Services. We find out which applies to your parcel, submit the permit and meet the inspector.
What Happens When We Come Out
- We evaluate the existing system: pump it, inspect it and check the leach field.
- If it can be repaired, we say so. If not, we explain why.
- We test the soil if needed and prepare the layout and permit submittal.
- Our crew removes or properly abandons the old tank and installs the new system.
- We meet the inspector and close out the permit.
What We Handle
- Failed-system evaluations and honest replace-vs-repair advice
- System layouts sized to current code
- Tank replacement with proper abandonment of the old tank
- Seepage pits and other systems for difficult lots
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Why Redlands Calls Valley Drilling First
We've been building septic systems around Redlands since 1950. Family-owned, C-42 licensed, bonded and insured. You get a straight replace-or-repair answer before anyone starts digging.
Nearby Areas We Also Serve
We also install systems in Yucaipa and handle PERC testing for new builds. For maintenance, see septic pumping in Redlands and Mentone, or our San Bernardino County septic page.
Replacing a septic system in Redlands? Call (909) 795-6164. Phones are answered 7 days, 8 AM to 8 PM, and after-hours emergency calls are answered.
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